Original WWII Japanese Army Officer P-1944 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYOSHI - Dated 1944 Restoration Materials Please see pages 56-76 of

Please see pages 56-76 of "The Bren Gun Saga" by Thomas B

and efforts were begun to restore it not long after

though it still retains it's shape just fine

with a personalized blade

Overall condition is good with the original finish worn to a gray patina and light pitting around the frame and barrel area

Original WWII Japanese Army Officer P-1944 Shin-Gunto Katana Sword by KANEYOSHI - Dated 1944 Restoration Materials Please see pages 56-76 ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased recently at a large military auction, this is a very nice late war style mid grade Japanese officer Katana, with an arsenal made blade. It is in the standard 1944 pattern Shin Gunto setting, and is dated December 1944 on the blade tang. It also is signed by the smith who made it, KANEYOSHI. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and symbol of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years